- Contracts experience
- Negotiation skills
- Problem solving/analytical skills
- Good to have skills:
- Communication
- Project management
- Attention to detail
Sourcing Manager - Menlo Park, United States - Ursus Inc
Description
JOB TITLE: Sourcing Manager I
LOCATION: Menlo Park, CA Onsite role (hybrid)
DURATION: 6 months
PAY RANGE: $45-$55/hr.
TOP 3 SKILLS:
COMPANY:
Our client is a Fortune 500 multi-national technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.
Job Description: The main function of a Sourcing Manager is to support business stakeholders through the development of requirements, with the goal of communicating and negotiating with suppliers to achieve an optimal outcome.
Responsibilities
Establish appropriate sourcing strategy with relevant partners to drive business goals and strategy
Effectively capture and articulate internal requirements to align with business needs
Communicate proactively with vendors and manage supplier relationships to ensure alignment with our business objectives
Negotiate contracts and costs with vendors to ensure optimal terms for ***
Manage and guide business stakeholders through the *** Sourcing process, including but not limited to contracting and compliance related activities
Review and provide redline recommendations to contracts based on *** requirements and *** standard positions
Manage contracting activities and ensure contracts reflect appropriate business and Legal terms
Work cross functionally with different teams, including Legal and Finance
Skills
Proven negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Customer service skills with experience working in a cross-functional team environment
Possesses a high degree of integrity
Ability to analyze and resolve variety of issues simultaneously
Minimum of 1 year of experience in IT Strategic Sourcing (i.e. Software, Professional Services, Hardware, Support Services)
Able to work with a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in G-suite, MS Word, Excel
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Looking for someone who takes initiative and is ready and capable to learn to use new tools